I have a 2002 chevy monte carlo ss and I am having electrical issues the windshield wipers don't always function properly neither do the turning signals my seats will move on there own ,there is a ticking noise coming from the doors once keys are taken out of the ignition also I have a problem when pumping gas into the car the pump keeps shutting off unless I hold it at a certain angle.
Chevrolet Monte Carlo knocking problems
16 of the 2,120 owner complaints about the Chevrolet Monte Carlo describe engine knocking or ticking, most of them for the 1996 model year.
- owner complaints
- 16
- worst model year
- 1996
- typical mileage
- 75,000
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 20041
- 20023
- 20012
- 20001
- 19993
- 19982
- 19971
- 19963
Often reported together
Engine failure 3Wipers 1Steering noise 1Oil consumption 1Misfire 1Loss of power 1Fuel pump 1Fuel leak 1
What owners say
Noticed a knocking sound in the steering column at a very low mileage (25000?) and inquired of the dealer. Told they could find nothing wrong.. Had it checked by an aftermarket repair shop at about 40,000 and was told they couldn't find the problem but that chevy's were having a real bad problem with their steering columns.. Vehicle now has 56,000 and am now told by chevy dealer I need to replace entire steering column and rack and pinion at my expense. Dealer mentioned this is very common problem but didn't know of any recalls yet. Cost estimate is $1000.00.
I feel something in the steering wheel like a knocking noise. It happened about 2 weeks after I bought the car. You can feel it and hear it when I turn the wheel and even when I don't turn the wheel.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact heard a knocking noise in the steering column everytime he turned the wheel. The dealer was able to duplicate the failure, but could not determine the cause. The contact was informed that the only way it could be repaired was by taking the steering column apart for inspection. The vehicle was out of warranty; therefore, the repairs may have to be made at the contact's expense. He received a recall notice for the spark plugs and now an oil leak is present. The contact will have the recall repair performed. The federal safety agency campaign id number was unknown. The failure mileage was 40,000 and current mileage was 74,000. Updated 07/10/09. *lj updated 07/10/09.
I have been having problems with the automobile having a ticking noise after I start it up in the morning so I brought it to the dealer to find out what was wrong with it. It was the head gasket. The auto only has 75000 miles on it. I would like to know what you can do for me. There was a tsb #57-61-24a jun98 on this problem.
The brake rotors on my 2001 monte carlo have had to be resurfaced twice and now need to be resurfaced a third time for becoming warped. The first time I had the brakes resurfaced was at 19,874 miles. The second time was at 40,644. I have 55,562 miles on my vehicle now and they need to be resurfaced again, but the vibrations haven't gotten that bad yet. Associated with the vibrations from my rotors becoming warped, I experience a "knocking" feeling in the steering wheel. I took my car into my local chevy dealer at about 39,700 miles and described my problem to them. They told me that the brake rotors were warped and needed resurfacing and that the steering shaft had gone bad and needed replacing. I had them replace the steering shaft ($480 job) but not the brakes. I took my car to a local repair shop to resurface the rotors (less expensive than dealer cost). I am having the same symptoms of the steering shaft going bad again. I don't understand why chevrolet won't do something for its monte carlo customers.
At 2700 miles it blew the engine. Replaced engine and drove home, whole front started on fire. *bf the consumer was informed that the fire was from a gas leak in the pipe. The consumer felt that the fault was due to green chevy mechanics. Per invoice: the engine light had come on, found codes for engine misfire, cylinder #3, knock sensor melted, performed compression test, cylinder #3 showed zero compression, removed #3 spark plugs, electrode was gone, removed the engine, disassembled the engine down to the pistons, holes were present in the piston, cylinder walls were severely gouged and the engine assembly needed to be replaced.
When driving at an undetermined speed consumer heard a knocking noise coming from the engine. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealership for inspection, and mechanic determined that the engine failed.
Problems with heavy engine knocking, crankshaft sensor, oil consumption, oil pan gasket...etc.
While driving consumer heard a knocking noise from the vehicle engine. Consumer took vehicle for service. Mechanic indicated that the type of oil used is not heavy enough to lubricate the bearings which results in engine damage. Consumer states that" this was the type of oil told to use in the vehicle owner's manual". Ts
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, and 15V‑201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
- Risk
- Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- The remedy applied under recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, and 15V‑201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, or 15V‑201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020, Buick customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1‑800‑442‑6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1‑800‑458‑8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
Recall number 15V701000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 2, 2015, that they are is recalling certain model year 2004 Buick Regal vehicles manufactured April 9, 2003, to June 1, 2003, 2004 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured April 8, 2003, to June 23, 2003, and 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles manufactured April 7, 2003, to June 23, 2003. On May 18, 2015, GM expanded the recall to cover an additional 49,751 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles manufactured January 6, 2003, to June 25, 2004. In the affected vehicles, the valve cover gasket may leak.
- Risk
- The leaking engine oil can drip onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the plastic cover and plastic oil fill tube extension and replace the front valve cover and gasket. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on April 24, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300, Pontiac customer service at 1‑800‑762‑2737 or Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020. GM's number for this recall is 14574.
Recall number 15V201000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- General motors is recalling 1,497,516 my 1997-2003 buick regal, my 1998-2003 chevrolet lumina, monte carlo and impala, my 1998-1999 oldsmobile intrigue, my 1997-2003 pontiac grand prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8l v6 naturally aspirated engine. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which drops of engine oil may be deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking.
- Risk
- If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and front-valve-cover gasket with new parts of an improved design and remove the engines plastic cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2016. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, oldsmobile at 1‑800‑630‑6537, and pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668 or http://www.pontiac.com or http:www.gmownercenter.com.
Recall number 09V116000 · Recall details
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The model years with the most reports are 1996 (3 complaints), 1999 (3 complaints) and 2002 (3 complaints).
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